Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas 15-ounce; 1 large lemon juiced; 4 tbsp tahini; 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove; 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for serving; salt to taste; 4 ice cubes; 2 to 3 tbsp cold water if needed for blending; 1 dash paprika for serving

Creamy lemon tahini hummus with a smooth, fluffy finish.

UpdatedApr 27, 2026

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Prep Time:

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Cal/Serv:

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Smooth homemade hummus is one of those easy recipes that feels fresh, cozy, and useful all at once. With canned chickpeas, creamy tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil, it comes together quickly in a blender or food processor.

Ice cubes help create a lighter, fluffier texture without much effort. A little cold water can also help loosen everything until it becomes creamy and scoopable.

Serve it in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. It pairs beautifully with pita bread, crackers, crunchy veggies, or even as a sandwich spread.

Simple ingredients, quick prep, and a creamy finish make this hummus a reliable dip to keep on repeat.

Hummus

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Creamy, bright, and simple to make, this homemade hummus is blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and ice cubes for a light, smooth texture. It is great with pita, crackers, vegetables, or spread into wraps and sandwiches.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Calories: 103

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas 15-ounce
1 large lemon juiced
4 tbsp tahini
1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for serving
salt to taste
4 ice cubes
2 to 3 tbsp cold water if needed for blending
1 dash paprika for serving

Equipment

1 Blender
1 Can Opener
1 Measuring Spoon Set
1 Citrus Juicer
1 Spatula
1 Serving Bowl

Method

Drain and rinse the chickpeas well.
Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic powder or fresh garlic, olive oil, salt, and ice cubes.
Blend everything together until creamy.
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of cold water if needed to help it blend and to make the hummus extra smooth.
Taste the hummus and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and finish with a dash of paprika on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 55gCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg